2 pounds pinto beans
4 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds ham hock
(or salt pork)
2 green chilies
(or to taste)
2 onions, chopped
1 can tomato paste
Wash the beans and soak overnight. Drain, place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender. Sample the beans while cooking. Add salt to taste and water as needed.